In the history of communication, we can see a transformation of a "hearing public, to a "reading public," to an "interacting
public." What forces converged to precipitate these
transformations, and what benefits and challenges did they
produce. Reference specific historical events, individuals and
technologies in your answer.

the catholic church withhold people's access to the bible during the middle ages.

people could go to church and listen to the teachings, but it was absolutely forbidden to own and/or read the books of both the old and new testaments. it was also prohibited to translate the books (which where originally in biblical hebrew) to any other language.

this was done so the church could remain in control of what their teachings were and to enhance their importance and power, while also being able to judge people's actions through information that was unavailable for the general public.

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explanation:

people had jobs and began to work. that’s why the commercial revolution was great.